Bayport Band Moves Closer to Bamboozle

Bayport-based band Guy Pablos is one step closer to playing the famed Bamboozle concert at the New Meadowlands Complex in East Rutherford, New Jersey after winning the first two rounds of Bamboozle's Break Contest. 

Should Guy Pablos win at their final show off at the Crazy Donkey in Farmingdale on April 2, the band will play the main stage of the Bamboozle concert with the likes of Bruno Mars, Taking Back Sunday and Lil' Wayne. 

Other grand prizes include a professional photo shoot, a demo submission to a major record label, a song in the Bamboozle Break Competition Compilation and six months of free healthcare through Rock for Health, according to the competition's website.  Bamboozle Break competitions are also being held in New York City, New Jersey and Connecticut. 

Members of Guy Pablos described their win as a major triumph. 

"This competition has made people take us more seriously," said Andrew Frey, the band's drummer. 

The seven-member band met as students in Bayport-Blue Point School District.  Two of the members have graduated and the other five are still students at .  

Also in the band is Bryan Rooney, lead vocals and guitar; Joe Boisits, base; Evan Schlossberg, guitar and backup vocal; Ryan Coveno, trumpet and auxillary precussion; Nick Vetri, rhythm guitar and lead vocals, and Bob-O Vetri, trumpet.  Their sound is alternative with ska and indie influences, according to Coveno.     

Boisits, who is still in high school, made an announcement to his classmates after the band won round two of the competition. Boisits asked his peers to support the band by spreading word of their win and purchasing tickets for the next round. 

Afterwards, classmates inquired about tickets and wished the band luck and congratulations, which lead Boisits to believe the contest was not only about Guy Pablos, but also about putting Bayport bands on the map. 

"Its not just about the band, it's about Bayport," said Boisits. 

Winning the Break Contest is a popularity contest, but is also based on judge's approval. At the last show, Guy Pablos brought out 47 fans. They hope to bring out even more at the next show.   

"There's so much energy in their music and they have a great time," Schlossberg's mother, Donna, said.

For more information or to purchase tickets to the next show, e-mail guypablosmusic@gmail.com or call 245-7394.